Goal-Based Food Ranking

Foods low in calories

This guide presents common foods ranked by calories from lowest concentration to highest concentration for general dietary patterns across all common food categories. The selections highlight qualifying whole foods evaluated on verified nutrient values per serving weight. Each food in this reference collection comes from primary dietary databases to support balanced meal planning. Readers can compare these everyday items to meet personal nutritional targets while maintaining a varied diet. The entries focus on familiar grocery staples suitable for home preparation across diverse cooking styles. Review the table below to explore detailed nutritional amounts and incorporate these nutrient sources into your routine.

Ranking Rule

Ranked by calories per 100 g, from lowest concentration to highest concentration, for all common food categories, selecting the top 10 qualifying foods.

Foods low in calories
Rank	Food	Value (per 100 g)	Per serving
1	Tea, herbal, brewed, Hohoysi (Hopi)	2 kcal	N/A
2	Soup, SWANSON, vegetable broth	6 kcal	13.2 kcal (1 cup)
3	Lettuce, iceberg, raw	14.455 kcal	N/A
4	Celery, raw	14.832 kcal	N/A
5	Fish broth	16 kcal	39 kcal (1 cup)
6	Radishes, raw	16 kcal	18.6 kcal (1 cup slices)
7	Lettuce, cos or romaine, raw	17 kcal	98.8 kcal (1)
8	Squash, summer, scallop, raw	18 kcal	23.4 kcal (1 cup slices)
9	Chard, swiss, raw	19 kcal	6.8 kcal (1 cup)
10	Almond milk, unsweetened, plain, refrigerated	19.33 kcal	N/A